JAKARTA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's nuclear authorities have inspected the operational facilities of the Multipurpose Reactor G.A. Siwabessy in Serpong, Banten Province, as part of efforts to revitalize nuclear fuel fabrication facilities, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) said on Wednesday.
The authorities involved include the BRIN, the Directorate for Nuclear Facility Management, the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency, and Gadjah Mada University.
"We are conducting a comprehensive inspection of nuclear fuel processing and fabrication equipment to assess their condition, level of damage, and repair needs as a basis for revitalization decisions," said Maman Kartaman Ajiriyanto, head of BRIN's Research Center for Nuclear Fuel Technology and Radioactive Waste.
The inspection covers the entire production chain, from material conversion to the fabrication of uranium silicide-based fuel elements and quality control systems, with initial findings indicating that most equipment remains fit for operation despite requiring routine maintenance and minor repairs.
The BRIN also recommended revitalizing the ventilation system and internal building infrastructure, as well as accelerating repair measures, given that reactor fuel supplies are projected to last only until 2026. ■
